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Zoroastrian: Faith
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Children are initiated into the Zoroastrian faith at age seven to eleven years (Parsi) or twelve to fifteen years (Iranian), at which time they become responsible for fully observing Zoroastrian practices. At the initiation ceremony (Naojote) the child receives a sacred white shirt (sudra) and a sacred cord (kushti). A ceremonial tray prepared for the ceremony contains a mix of rice, pomegranate, raisins, almonds, and slices of coconut. The officiating priest who blesses the child pours these over the head of the child. A banquet for family and friends follows the initiation ceremony.
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Many of the traditions associated with Nowrouz reflect its ancient origins in the Zoroastrian faith as far back as 5,000 years. But, as with other cultural traditions in the United States, Nowrouz has evolved to attract new generations to the rich heritage it represents.
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Baha'u'llah explicitly claims to be the One whose coming was foretold in the Zoroastrian prophecies. "To the priestly caste, holding sacerdotal supremacy over the followers of the Faith of Zoroaster, that same Voice, identifying itself with the voice of the promised Shah-Bahram, has declared:
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As demonstrated by Zoroastrian creed and articles of faith, the two terms are effectively synonymous. Little is known of early Zoroastrianism, and what is known is mostly from the accounts of ancient Greek philosophers and historians.
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